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Ari Aster Says He ‘Wrote a Prequel’ to ‘Hereditary,’ But it ‘Never Feels Like the Right Time’ to Make it

Ari Aster said during a Q&A after an Egyptian Theatre screening of “Hereditary” (via Gold Derby) that he wrote a prequel to his 2018 horror hit, but doesn’t have any plans to shoot it. “I wrote a ...

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Open AI’s Tech Talk Show ‘TBPN’ Makes Last-Minute Emmy Category Shift to Outstanding Variety Series (EXCLUSIVE)

Greetings from Variety Awards Headquarters! Today is June 8, 2026, which means it’s 3 days until nominations-round voting begins on June 11; 14 days until nominations-round voting ends on June 22 at 1...

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‘Mineshaft: The Cruising Murders’ Review: Compelling Documentary Probes the Legacy of William Friedkin’s Infamous Queer Thriller

The legacy of William Friedkin’s 1980 erotic thriller “Cruising” is a complex one. A film long vehemently denounced by the queer community it purported to represent, and more recently reclaimed as a r...

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Tyne Daly on the Joy of Returning to Theater with Pasadena Playhouse’s ‘Brigadoon’: ‘It’s Full of Living People — 68 of Them Who Run This Show, and Th...

In the acclaimed revival of “Brigadoon” now playing at Pasadena Playhouse, Tyne Daly is by far the marquee name, as the “Cagney & Lacey” star appears as the Widow Lundie, a role that got a gender ...

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Former DoJ Antitrust Attorneys Slam Live Nation-Ticketmaster Settlement: ‘It Is Deeply Troubling That the Antitrust Division Is Engaged in Selective N...

Two former top antitrust attorneys at the U.S. Department of Justice who were central to its case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster had strong words for the department following its abrupt settleme...

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‘SNL’ Alum Cheri Oteri-Led TV Pilot ‘Zen Room’ to Screen at Dances with Films (EXCLUSIVE)

“Saturday Night Live” alum Cheri Oteri is set to screen her new pilot “Zen Room” at the Dances with Films festival. Oteri, currently seen in this weekend’s new “Scary Movie,” co-wrote and stars in the...

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Lionel Messi Gets Special-Edition Stanley Cup Release Ahead of the World Cup

The 2026 World Cup is just over a week away, kicking off in Mexico on June 11 and culminating in the final on July 19, hosted by MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. As North America prepares to welcome a.....

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‘The Odyssey’ Challenge: Tom Holland Encourages Letterboxd Users to Document the Large Format Screens They See the Film On

After Christopher Nolan fans rushed to secure premium tickets last week for his highly anticipated epic “The Odyssey,” Tom Holland and Letterboxd are encouraging fans to take their love of film format...

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NBA Finals Game 3 Livestream: Where to Watch the New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs Basketball Game Online Free

The New York Knicks head home to Madison Square Garden this week as the 2026 NBA Finals head into Games 3 and 4. The Knicks are facing off against the San Antonio Spurs in a bid to hoist the......

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How ‘For All Mankind’ Works With Apple to Revive and Upgrade the Forgotten Newton as Its Alt-History iPhone

Every season of Apple TV’s “For All Mankind” begins the same for prop master Jaime Mengual: A meeting with co-creators and showrunners Ben Nedivi and Matt Wolpert and producer Ben McGinnis to discuss ...

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Tony Awards 2026 Takeaways: Queer Culture Gets Celebrated, the New Musicals Crisis and Nobody Wants to Publicly Thank Scott Rudin

Broadway shared the wealth at the 79th Tony Awards on Sunday. “Death of a Salesman,” a radical revival that restages Arthur Miller’s classic in a garage, was the big winner with six prizes, while “Sch...

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The Ultimate California Coast Drive: Where to Stay From San Francisco to San Diego

A California coast road trip can involve several different kinds of stays: a city hotel in San Francisco, a suite-style stop near Monterey Bay, a full-service beach resort in Santa Barbara, a Los Ange...

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‘Unidentified’ Review: Saudi Maverick Haifaa al-Mansour Crafts a Dull Murder Mystery

Despite having a lot on its mind, Haifaa al-Mansour’s murder mystery “Unidentified” is an unfortunate misfire. The Saudi trailblazer — whose 2012 drama “Wadjda” was the first feature shot entirely in ...

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‘Rain Reign’ Review: A Neurodivergent Girl Learns About Loss and Sacrifice in a Gentle, Family-Oriented Indie

Rose, the 12-year-old protagonist of “Rain Reign,” is obsessed with homonyms — words that sound alike but differ in spelling and meaning — and the title duly refers to the name she gives to her suitab...

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Apple Unveils Siri AI, Smarter Assistant With More Customizable Voices That Sound More Natural, Tech Company Claims

Apple said it has rebuilt the Siri personal assistant from the ground up with artificial intelligence at its core — in a forthcoming version called Siri AI. Siri AI was part of the announcements at Mo...

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‘The Bear’ Final Season Trailer: Carmy and Sydney Fight a Flood and Try to Save the Restaurant

FX has released the trailer for the fifth and final season of “The Bear.” In the trailer, Sydney (Ayo Edibiri) steps up to the plate, taking over the Chicago kitchen as head chef, while the rest of th...

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Ariana Grande Earns 10th No. 1 on Singles Chart With ‘Hate That I Made You Love Me’

Ariana Grande has earned her 10th single to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 as “Hate That I Made You Love Me” bows atop the chart. The song marks her eighth debut at No. 1 on the......

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Inside the Tony Awards: From Partying With Daniel Radcliffe and Cole Escola to Bleeped Acceptance Speeches, Here’s What You Didn’t See on TV

The 79th Tony Awards was filled with show-stopping numbers and heartfelt acceptance speeches as the likes of “Ragtime,” “Death of a Salesman,” “Schmigadoon!” and “Liberation” scored major victories. T...

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Hugh Jackman to Play Pirate Long John Silver in ‘Treasure Island’ Movie Directed by Ridley Scott

After playing Wolverine, P.T. Barnum, Van Helsing, Jean Valjean and most recently Robin Hood, Hugh Jackman is adding another classic character to his filmography — pirate Long John Silver. Ridley Scot...

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Jemaine Clement and Nicola Walker Are Hilarious as Best Friends at War in Hulu’s ‘Wrong-Com’ ‘Alice and Steve’: TV Review

The Hulu series “Alice and Steve” has many aspects of a romantic comedy: witty banter, protagonists with quirky creative jobs and a set piece centered on a dinner party. But the namesake characters ar...

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These are the Best Father’s Day Gifts for Golfers, From Premium Polos to Smart Gadgets

Dads who golf can be surprisingly difficult to shop for. There are clubs, rangefinders, golf balls, gloves, even ball markers — and unless you spend your weekends on the course, it can be tough to kno...

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Shawn Hatosy on Playing a Flirt on ‘The Pitt,’ Taking a Social Media Break and Embracing His Sex Symbol Status: ‘I Don’t Know How This Happened’

“The Internet’s Newest Babygirl.” “Silver Fox.” “Sex Symbol.” Shawn Hatosy is aware of his newfound fame on the internet. But he has no idea how he got there. A busy actor for the last three decades, ...

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‘This Is Not Berlin,’ ‘Tequila’ Co-Writer Max Zunino Joins A Fabrica Mexico & U.S. as New Development Exec (EXCLUSIVE)

Banijay America’s A Fábrica Mexico & U.S. Hispanic has tapped director-writer Max Zunino, for the newly created position of executive director of development. Zunino will work closely alongside Sa...

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‘American Fantasy’ Film Adaptation in the Works From Elisabeth Moss, Author Emma Straub (EXCLUSIVE)

A film adaptation of Emma Straub’s “American Fantasy” novel is in development from “Imperfect Women” and “The Handmaid’s Tale” star Elisabeth Moss. Optioned by Moss and Lindsey McManus’s Love & Sq...

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‘Forsaken,’ About True Story of Slayed French Teacher Samuel Paty, Secures Broad International Rollout (EXCLUSIVE)

“Forsaken,” Vincent Garenq’s drama inspired by the harrowing true story of French teacher Samuel Paty, has sold in major markets around of the world following its world premiere at the Cannes Film Fes...

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French Singer Patrick Bruel Taken Into Police Custody for Questioning Over Sexual Assault Allegations

Patrick Bruel, one of the best-selling French-speaking artists of all time, has been taken into police custody on Monday (June 8) as part of an investigation into alleged sexual violence. The probe cu...

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‘Scooby Doo’ Live-Action Netflix Series Reveals First Look at Crime-Solving Canine, to Premiere in 2027

Netflix has unveiled an early first-look at its upcoming “Scooby-Doo” live action-series. In a clip posted to social media, the beloved sleuthing canine is running through the woods near a summer camp...

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U.K. Heavyweight Doc Player Jane Ray Boards Argentina’s ‘The Nights’ by Ana Bovino Ahead of ECAM Forum (EXCLUSIVE)

One of Argentina’s new filmmaking talents to watch, Sundance Institute Latin Fellowship recipient Ana Bovino has just received private funding for her documentary project “The Nights” (“Las noches”) f...

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Charli xcx Announces ‘Music, Fashion, Film’ Tour

Charli xcx is going back on tour this fall to promote her upcoming seventh studio album, “Music, Fashion, Film.” The 12-date North American arena tour kicks off in Philadelphia, Penn. on Sept. 11 and ...

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U.K. Detective Drama Series ‘Death in Benidorm,’ Brazil’s ‘Emergency 53’ to Bow at Italian Global Series Festival

This year’s Italian Global Series Festival will host the premieres of “Benindorm Is Murder,” a new Channel 5 detective drama series starring John Hannah, and hotly anticipated Brazilian medical show “...

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Fox Wins Rights to Show NFL Games in Mexico

Mexico will soon have a fuller source of el fútbol americano. Fox Corp. said it secured a new deal to show a wide range of NFL games via its Mexican outlets, including transmissions of “Thursday Night...

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‘Obsession’ Producers Tea Shop on Finding Curry Barker, Why YouTube Creators Shouldn’t Immediately ‘Move On to $20 Million Studio Movies’ and Sequel T...

In a story likely to have been excitedly retold and forwarded many thousands of times among budding filmmakers over the last few weeks, before he made “Obsession,” Curry Barker was doing his thing on ...

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‘Money Heist’ Producer Sonia Martínez Appointed El Estudio Director of Contents, Spain

In a high-profile appointment, Sonia Martínez, an iconic TV executive on Spain’s modern TV scene behind “Money Heist” and “Locked Up,” has joined the Pablo Cruz-headed El Estudio aiming to power up it...

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Hugh Laurie Hits Back at Critique That ‘House’ Has the ‘Same Narrative Every Episode’: ‘If All You See Is Hospital, Medical Blah Blah, Then It Wasn’t ...

Hugh Laurie is still a fierce defender of “House,” even more than a decade after the show’s ending. The English actor, who starred in the Fox medical drama from 2004 to 2012, did not mince his words i...

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Idris Elba Says Bond Rumors Were ‘Never Legit’ and ‘Not Realistic’: Audiences ‘Won’t Go for a Black Male Playing Bond’

Idris Elba is putting those James Bond rumors to bed. The 53-year-old acclaimed actor — who tends to play heroic characters and currently stars in “Masters of the Universe” alongside Nicholas Galitzin...

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Samuel Releases ‘Samuelito,’ Blending Latin, Reggaeton and K-Pop

International artist Samuel has released “Samuelito,” a four-track album merging Latin rhythm, reggaeton energy, and the performance-driven aesthetic he developed during his career in Korea. Born in L...

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Korea Box Office: ‘Colony’ Retains Top Spot as ‘Wild Sing’ Debuts Strong

Local action-horror thriller “Colony” held onto its position at the top of the South Korean box office during the weekend of June 5–7. According to data from KOBIS, the tracking service operated by th...

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China Box Office: ‘Dear You’ Leads Again as ‘Masters of the Universe’ Debuts

Jinant Film & TV’s unstoppable family drama “Dear You” comfortably dominated the China box office during the June 5–7 weekend, securing RMB115.3 million ($17 million), according to data from Artis...

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Tonys Snubs and Surprises: Alden Ehrenreich Beats Tight Competition, Nathan Lane Loses for ‘Salesman’ and More

The 79th Tony Awards unfolded at Radio City Music Hall with Pink as host, opening on a Broadway-sized reinvention of her hit “Lady Marmalade” that packed the stage with dozens of performers — among th...

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At 80, John Lithgow Makes Tony History as Oldest Male Acting Winner and Sets a 53-Year Record

John Lithgow is only getting better with age. With his latest Tony Awards win for actor in a play for “Giant,” Lithgow, 80, became the oldest man ever to win a competitive acting Tony. The record was ...

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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Slams Scott Pelley as ‘Completely Out of Touch’ For Claiming ’60 Minutes’ Firing Was a Surprise

FCC boss Brendan Carr went after journalist Scott Pelley for claiming in his recent New York Times profile that it “hadn’t occurred” to him that he would be fired from “60 Minutes.” “One of the reason...

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Tony Awards Winners 2026 (Updating Live)

Will a broken down salesman, vampire rockers, second-wave feminists or fierce feline ballroom dancers dominate the 79th Tony Awards? It’s Broadway’s biggest night and heading into the ceremony, “The L...

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Lawsuit Looks to Shut Down Donald Trump’s ‘UFC Freedom 250’ Fight

Two Virginia residents filed a lawsuit on Saturday in hopes of stopping President Donald Trump’s plans to host a UFC fight on the White House South Lawn as part of America’s 250th birthday celebration...

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Ariana Grande Makes Her Audience Wish ‘Sunshine’ Really Was Eternal in Bravura Oakland Tour Opener: Concert Review

One hates to prioritize one artform over another… really, one does. But after seeing Ariana Grande’s opening show on her “Eternal Sunshine Tour” at the Oakland Arena Saturday night, it is tempting to ...

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New ‘Spyro’ Game, Complete With Franchise’s First Dragon-Flight Feature, Set for Spring 2027

The first new “Spyro” game in nearly two decades will release next spring from developer Toys for Bob in collaboration with Microsoft’s Activision. Tom Kenny, the original voice of Spyro, will be repr...

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‘The White Lotus’ Star Vincent Cassel to Play Napoleon Bonaparte in New Video Game ‘Valor Mortis’

Vincent Cassel, who will star in the fourth season of HBO’s “The White Lotus,” is set to play Napoleon Bonaparte in the upcoming first-person Soulslike video game “Valor Mortis.” Per the game’s descri...

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L.A. Mayor’s Race: Nithya Raman Closes in on Spencer Pratt, Who Grows Frustrated With Slow Vote Counting

Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman is within striking distance of Spencer Pratt in the race for L.A.’s next mayor. She is expected to overtake the Republican and former reality star for seco...

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‘Carolina Caroline’ Review: Classic Lovers-on-the-Run Thriller Shows Why Samara Weaving and Kyle Gallner Should Be Bigger Stars

With nothing holding her down but a dead-end job and an aging dad, a small-town Texan girl is swiftly bedazzled by a smooth criminal drifter, and hops into his car to pursue a life less ordinary. The ...

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Donald Trump Storms Out of ‘Meet the Press’ Interview: ‘You’re Either Crooked or You’re Stupid’

President Donald Trump stormed out of his interview with “Meet the Press” after getting into a verbal sparring match with Kristen Welker over claims of election fraud. Tensions began rising when Welke...

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Box Office: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Becomes First 2026 Release to Cross $1 Billion

“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” has crossed the $1 billion mark. It’s the first film of 2026 to hit that milestone. The animated adaptation of the hit video game was produced by Universal and Illuminat...

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